Pan-India Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018
Circular refers to the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018, issued vide Notification No. 38/2018-Customs (N.T.) dated 11th May, 2018, as amended from time to time.
Drugs (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2026
Draft of these rules, further amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, was published under sub-section (1) of section 12 and sub-section (1) of section 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 vide notification G.S.R. 758(E) dated 16th October, 2025, inviting objections and suggestions from persons likely to be affected within thirty days of the Gazette copies being made available to the public.
Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026
In exercise of powers conferred by section 157 read with sections 30, 30A, 41, 41A, 53, 54, 56, sub-section (3) of section 98, and sub-section (2) of section 158 of the Customs Act, 1962, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs makes the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, further amending the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018.
Copper Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026
In exercise of powers conferred by section 16 read with sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, the Central Government, being of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest, and after consulting the Bureau, makes the Copper Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026, further amending the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
GSTN FAQs: Voluntary Closure of e-Way Bill; Bill-to/Ship-to Transactions & API Impact
GSTN issued two FAQ documents dated 01.07.2026 for stakeholder guidance, both with a revised implementation date of 1st August, 2026.
Amendments to EPM – Niryat Disha Guidelines: TRACE and MAS
TN 09/2026-27 amends the TRACE Guidelines (in continuation of TN 26/2025-26 dated 20.02.2026). TN 08/2026-27 amends the Market Access Support Guidelines (in continuation of TN 19/2025-26 dated 31.12.2025)
Amendment to Customs Notifications No. 12/2026 and 13/2026
Both notifications were issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, dated 30th June, 2026, under F. No. 354/1/2026-TRU, and signed by the same Under Secretary.
Review and Re-allocation of Allocated Export Quota of Wheat Flour and Related Products
In continuation of Public Notice No. 44/2025-26 dated January 16, 2026 and Public Notice No. 48/2025-26 dated February 24, 2026 regarding allocation of Wheat Flour and related products, the Competent Authority has decided to undertake a review of the utilization of quantities already allocated and to assess the requirement for further allocation of unutilized quota, if any.
Amendment in Import Policy under Chapter 74 and Chapter 76 of ITC(HS) 2022
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government makes amendments relating to Chapter 74 [Policy Condition Sl. No. 3, Sub-para (c)] and Chapter 76 [Policy Condition Sl. No. 1, Sub-para (c)] of the ITC(HS) 2022, with immediate effect.
Grant of Drawback under Customs Act, 1962 Where Import Duty Paid through Duty Credit Scrips
Board received representations from trade and industry regarding difficulties faced in cases of drawback under section 74 or refund under section 27 of the Customs Act, 1962, where import duty was paid wholly or partly through duty credit scrips.
